Import/export HS code 73045110: High-carbon alloy steel tubes
Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 855,880 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| France | 128,521 |
| Norway | 96,759 |
| United States | 46,162 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 574,828 | 281,052 | -293,776 |
| Canada | 0 | 400,511 | +400,511 |
| France | 117,316 | 11,205 | -106,111 |
| Norway | 96,759 | 0 | -96,759 |
| United States | 28,069 | 18,093 | -9,976 |
| India | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| Netherlands | 20,008 | 1,759 | -18,249 |
| Germany | 9,606 | 5,678 | -3,928 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,767 | +9,767 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 875,888 |
| Canada | 400,511 |
| Germany | 140,303 |
| Norway | 93,563 |
| United States | 47,921 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 594,836 | 281,052 | -313,784 |
| Canada | 0 | 400,511 | +400,511 |
| Germany | 123,420 | 16,883 | -106,537 |
| Norway | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| United States | 28,069 | 19,852 | -8,217 |
| India | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,767 | +9,767 |
| France | 3,221 | 0 | -3,221 |
| Croatia | 2,597 | 0 | -2,597 |
| Italy | 880 | 0 | -880 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,006,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 540,661 |
| Air transport | 50,544 |
| Road transport | 2,316 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 544,058 | 462,563 | -81,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 293,252 | 247,409 | -45,843 |
| Air transport | 32,451 | 18,093 | -14,358 |
| Road transport | 2,316 | 0 | -2,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 875,888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,596 |
| Southampton | 126,915 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 |
| Dover | 88,861 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 594,836 | 281,052 | -313,784 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 273,596 | +273,596 |
| Southampton | 0 | 126,915 | +126,915 |
| Middlesbrough | 93,563 | 0 | -93,563 |
| Dover | 77,656 | 11,205 | -66,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,844 | 18,093 | -5,751 |
| Killingholme | 38,755 | 0 | -38,755 |
| London | 25,491 | 0 | -25,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 11,526 | +11,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,009 | 0 | -7,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | 124,329 |
| United States | 103,712 |
| Germany | 61,486 |
| Poland | 46,400 |
| XS | 38,965 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 124,329 | 0 | -124,329 |
| United States | 97,680 | 6,032 | -91,648 |
| Germany | 16,830 | 44,656 | +27,826 |
| Poland | 46,400 | 0 | -46,400 |
| XS | 38,965 | 0 | -38,965 |
| Norway | 34,710 | 3,726 | -30,984 |
| Finland | 27,220 | 0 | -27,220 |
| Austria | 13,406 | 0 | -13,406 |
| Israel | 9,580 | 0 | -9,580 |
| Denmark | 7,889 | 0 | -7,889 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 231,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,500 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,896 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 225,096 | 6,032 | -219,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,118 | 48,382 | -65,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,896 | 0 | -103,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,077 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,905 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,957 | 5,120 | -154,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,841 | 44,656 | -43,185 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,055 | 912 | -58,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,606 | 0 | -59,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,179 | 3,726 | -38,453 |
| Hull | 10,848 | 0 | -10,848 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,580 | 0 | -9,580 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 6,924 | 0 | -6,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,084 | 0 | -6,084 |
| Tyne | 1,036 | 0 | -1,036 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73045110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alloy steel tubes with specific carbon and chromium content, used for high-strength applications